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This page is updated and maintains a full list of CAPTE accredited physical therapy assistant programs in the U.S. (Currently 378 PTA Schools) with a zip code search tool to find PTA programs nearby. āļø Page Updated: September 20th, 2021
Any questions you have about PTA programs are answered here and include resources to help you plan your schooling and connect with accredited PT assistant schools near you.
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School Name | City | State | Program Contact | Phone | |
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University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage | AK | Jodi Pfeiffer, PTA, BS | jlpfeiffer@alaska.edu | (907) 786-4769 |
Bishop State Community CollegeĀ | Mobile | AL | Sarah G Williamson, PT, DPT, MDT | gwilliamson@bishop.edu | (251) 405-4441 |
Calhoun Community College | Decatur | AL | Heather MacKrell, PT, PhD | heather.mackrell@calhoun.edu | (256) 306-2786 |
George C Wallace Community College | Dothan | AL | Heather Wells, PT, DPT | hwells@wallace.edu | (334) 556-2233 |
Jefferson State Community College (Expansion Program)Ā | Birmingham | AL | Vanessa LeBlanc | vleblanc@jeffersonstate.edu | (205) 520-5995 |
Jefferson State Community College (Parent Program)Ā | Birmingham | AL | Vanessa LeBlanc, PT, DPT | vleblanc@jeffersonstate.edu | (205) 983-5995 |
South University, Montgomery | Montgomery | AL | Faith Berryman, PT, DPT | fberryman@southuniversity.edu | (334) 395-8800 |
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville | Hanceville | AL | Alina C Adams, PT, MS | alina.adams@wallacestate.edu | (256) 352-8332 |
Arkansas State University (Expansion Program)Ā | Mountain Home | AR | Becky L Keith, PT, MSHS | beckeith@astate.edu | (870) 972-2896 |
Arkansas State University (Parent Program)Ā | State University | AR | Becky L Keith, PT, MSHS | beckeith@astate.edu | (870) 972-3591 |
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark CampusĀ | Ozark | AR | Nina Pope, PT, MS | npope@atu.edu | (479) 667-0198 |
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (Expansion Program) | Bentonville | AR | Sammi Beckmann, PTA, MBA | sbeckmann1@nwacc.edu | (479) 619-4253 |
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (Parent Program) | Bentonville | AR | Sammi Beckmann, PTA, MBA | sbeckmann1@nwacc.edu | (479) 619-4253 |
South Arkansas Community College | El Dorado | AR | Samuel R Allen, PT, DPT | sallen@southark.edu | (870) 862-8131 |
UA Cossatot | Ashdown | AR | Jennifer Sanderson, PT, MS | jbowman@cccua.edu | (870) 584-1488 |
Brookline CollegeĀ | Phoenix | AZ | Jane Jackson, PTA, MS | jane.jackson@brooklinecollege.edu | (602) 242-6265 |
Carrington College - MesaĀ | Mesa | AZ | Jim Irvin, PT, MPT | jim.irvin@carrington.edu | (480) 212-1600 |
GateWay Community College (Expansion Program)Ā | Phoenix | AZ | Peter Zawicki, PT, MS | zawicki@gatewaycc.edu | (602) 286-8476 |
GateWay Community College (Parent Program) | Phoenix | AZ | Peter Zawicki, PT, MS | zawicki@gatewaycc.edu | (602) 286-8476 |
Mohave Community College | Lake Havasu City | AZ | Elizabeth A Briere, PT, DPT | ebriere@mohave.edu | (928) 505-3351 |
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa CampusĀ | Mesa | AZ | Rebecca Carpenter, PT, NMD | rcarpenter@pmi.edu | (480) 644-0267 |
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson CampusĀ | Tucson | AZ | Jennifer L Weil, PT, DPT, DHSc | jweil@pmi.edu | (520) 326-1600 |
American Career CollegeĀ | Anaheim | CA | Janice Lwin, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT | jlwin@americancareercollege.edu | (714) 763-9713 |
California Baptist University | Riverside | CA | Jan Edmisten, PT, DSc, CNS | jedmisten@calbaptist.edu | (951) 343-4539 |
Carrington College - Pleasant HillĀ | Pleasant Hill | CA | Rebecca Dolberg, PT, DSc | rebecca.dolberg@gmail.com | (925) 405-8137 |
Casa Loma College | Van Nuys | CA | David Pevsner, PT, DPT | david.pevsner@casalomacollege.edu | (818) 785-2726 |
Cerritos CollegeĀ | Norwalk | CA | Valeria Christensen, PT, DPT | vchristensen@cerritos.edu | (562) 860-2451 |
College of the Sequoias | Visalia | CA | Joseph Castillo, PT, MPT | josephcas@cos.edu | (559) 737-6138 |
Community Based Education and Development dba CBD College | Los Angeles | CA | Terry Larson, PT, DPT | tlarson@cbd.edu | (330) 519-9833 |
Concorde Career College - Garden GroveĀ | Garden Grove | CA | Jim Geurts, MPT | jgeurts@concorde.edu | (714) 703-1900 |
Concorde Career College - North HollywoodĀ | North Hollywood | CA | Yelena Verba, PT, DPT | yverba@concorde.edu | (818) 766-8151 |
Concorde Career College - San DiegoĀ | San Diego | CA | Mary Riley, PT, MPT | mriley@concorde.edu | (619) 688-0800 |
Gurnick Academy of Medical ArtsĀ | San Mateo | CA | Rebecca Cheema, PTA, EdD, ATC | rcheema@gurnick.edu | (650) 685-6616 |
Institute of Technology - Clovis Campus | Clovis | CA | Adeel Rizvi, PT, DPT | arizvi@iot.edu | (559) 297-4500 |
Loma Linda University | Loma Linda | CA | Jeannine S Mendes, PT, EdS | jmendes@llu.edu | (909) 558-4634 |
Ohlone CollegeĀ | Newark | CA | Sheryl S Einfalt, PT, MPT | seinfalt@ohlone.edu | (510) 659-6030 |
Sacramento City CollegeĀ | Sacramento | CA | David Doron, PT, DPT | dorond@scc.losrios.edu | (916) 558-2611 |
San Diego Mesa CollegeĀ | San Diego | CA | Amanda Johnston, PTA, MEd | ajohnsto@sdccd.edu | (619) 388-2229 |
Stanbridge University (Expansion Program)Ā | Alhambra | CA | Lauren Eberhardt, PT, DPT | leberhardt@stanbridge.edu | (949) 794-9090 |
Stanbridge University (Parent Program)Ā | Irvine | CA | Lauren Eberhardt, PT, DPT | leberhardt@stanbridge.edu | (949) 794-9090 |
Arapahoe Community College (Expansion Program) | Littleton | CO | Paula Provence, PT, MEd | paula.provence@arapahoe.edu | (303) 797-5897 |
Arapahoe Community College (Parent Program)Ā | Castle Rock | CO | Paula Provence, PT, MEd | paula.provence@arapahoe.edu | (303) 797-5897 |
Concorde Career College - AuroraĀ | Aurora | CO | Aileen Paez, PT, MPT | apaez@concorde.edu | (303) 861-1151 |
Morgan Community College | Fort Morgan | CO | Jeffrey L Coon, PT, MPT | Jeffrey.Coon@Morgancc.edu | (970) 542-3225 |
Pima Medical Institute - Denver CampusĀ | Denver | CO | Jennifer Davia, PT, DPT | jdavia@pmi.edu | (303) 426-1800 |
Pueblo Community CollegeĀ | Pueblo | CO | Margaret Oreskovich, PTA, MS | Margaret.Oreskovich@pueblocc.edu | (719) 549-3433 |
Naugatuck Valley Community CollegeĀ | Waterbury | CT | Janet Gangaway, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC | jgangaway@nvcc.commnet.edu | (203) 596-2157 |
Norwalk Community CollegeĀ | Norwalk | CT | Jennifer W Bresnick, PT, DPT | jbresnick@norwalk.edu | (203) 857-7198 |
Delaware Technical and Community College - George Campus | Wilmington | DE | James Porcelli, PT, DPT, MBA | james.porcelli@dtcc.edu | (302) 571-5355 |
Delaware Technical and Community College - Jack F Owens Campus | Georgetown | DE | Patricia Bird, PT, MS | pbird2@dtcc.edu | (302) 855-5933 |
Broward CollegeĀ | Coconut Creek | FL | Elizabeth Ordonez-Agramonte, PT, DPT | eordonez@broward.edu | (954) 201-2094 |
College of Central FloridaĀ | Ocala | FL | Lisa Joranlien, PT, DPT | joranlil@cf.edu | (352) 854-2322 |
Concorde Career Institute - JacksonvilleĀ | Jacksonville | FL | Lori Hurtak, PT, DPT, MS | LHurtak@concorde.edu | (904) 725-0525 |
Concorde Career Institute - MiramarĀ | Miramar | FL | Veronica Nieto, PTA, MEd | vnieto@concorde.edu | (954) 874-9440 |
Daytona State CollegeĀ | Daytona Beach | FL | Robert C Wagner, PT, DPT, OCS | wagnerro@daytonastate.edu | (386) 506-3752 |
Eastern Florida State College | Melbourne | FL | Kristin Schroeder, PT, DPT | schroederk@easternflorida.edu | (321) 433-7115 |
Florida Gateway CollegeĀ | Lake City | FL | Emily D Howell, RPT | emily.howell@fgc.edu | (386) 754-4460 |
Florida National UniversityĀ | Hialeah | FL | Michael Gubieda, PTA, BS, MS | mgubieda@fnu.edu | (305) 821-3333 |
Florida State College at JacksonvilleĀ | Jacksonville | FL | Sean C McClafferty, PT, DPT | smcclaff@fscj.edu | (904) 766-6599 |
Gulf Coast State CollegeĀ | Panama City | FL | Melinda Cumbaa, PT, DPT, MS | mcumbaa@gulfcoast.edu | (850) 769-1551 |
Herzing University - Orlando | Winter Park | FL | Amy H Vernon, PT, MS | avernon@orl.herzing.edu | (407) 478-0500 |
Hodges University | Fort Myers | FL | Cynthia Vaccarino, PT, DPT | cvaccarino@hodges.edu | (239) 938-7718 |
Indian River State CollegeĀ | Fort Pierce | FL | Bernice Cuscuna, PT, MS | bcuscuna@irsc.edu | (772) 462-7771 |
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale | Ft Lauderdale | FL | Jelaine James, PT, DPT | jejames@keiseruniversity.edu | (954) 776-4456 |
Keiser University - Jacksonville | Jacksonville | FL | Mitchell T Maione, PT, DPT, PhD | mmaione@keiseruniversity.edu | (904) 296-3440 |
Keiser University - Lakeland | Lakeland | FL | Fortunato Franco, PT, DPT | ffranco@keiseruniversity.edu | (863) 682-6020 |
Keiser University - Melbourne | Melbourne | FL | Wendy McNall, PT, MS | wmcnall@keiseruniversity.edu | (321) 409-4800 |
Keiser University - Miami | Miami | FL | Marangela Prysiazny Obispo, PT, DPT | mobispo@keiseruniversity.edu | (305) 596-2226 |
Keiser University - Sarasota | Sarasota | FL | Larry P Credit, PTA, OMD | lcredit@keiseruniversity.edu | (941) 907-3900 |
Keiser University - West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | FL | Sheila A Connerton, PTA, MSEd, CLT | sconnerton@keiseruniversity.edu | (561) 471-6000 |
Miami Dade CollegeĀ | Miami | FL | Marlene Carmona, PT, DPT | mcarmona@mdc.edu | (305) 237-4171 |
Pensacola State CollegeĀ | Pensacola | FL | Amy Arnold, PT, CLT, DPT | aarnold@pensacolastate.edu | (850) 484-2308 |
Polk State CollegeĀ | Winter Haven | FL | Shannon Ryals, PTA, ACCE | sryals@polk.edu | (863) 297-1000 |
Rasmussen University ā Central PascoĀ | Odessa | FL | Tania Tablinsky, PT, DPT | tania.tablinsky@rasmussen.edu | (727) 942-0069 |
SABER College | Miami | FL | Karen Arocha, PT, MPT | karocha@sabercollege.edu | (305) 443-9170 |
Santa Fe CollegeĀ | Gainesville | FL | Amy L Cornell, PT, DPT | amy.cornell@sfcollege.edu | (352) 395-5038 |
Seminole State College of FloridaĀ | Altamonte Springs | FL | Jeff Miller, PT, DPT, MOT | millerjk@seminolestate.edu | (407) 404-6042 |
South University, Tampa | Tampa | FL | Diane Brawner, PT, MPT | dbrawner@southuniversity.edu | (813) 393-3793 |
South University, West Palm Beach | Royal Palm Beach | FL | Zahra Weaver, PT, DPT, MHSA | zweaver@southuniversity.edu | (561) 273-6500 |
St Petersburg CollegeĀ | St Petersburg | FL | Kory Thomas, PT, DPT | thomas.kory@spcollege.edu | (727) 302-6721 |
State College of FloridaĀ | Bradenton | FL | Bruce Wassung, PTA, MS | connelm@scf.edu | (941) 752-5346 |
Taylor CollegeĀ | Belleview | FL | Stacy K Campbell, PT, MPH | stacy.campbell@taylorcollege.edu | (352) 245-4119 |
The Praxis InstituteĀ | Miami | FL | Yessenia P Roa, PT, MS | praxis@praxis.edu | (305) 642-4104 |
Albany State UniversityĀ | Albany | GA | Kameron Causey, PT, DPT | kameron.causey@asurams.edu | (229) 430-6900 |
Athens Technical College | Athens | GA | Ellen P O'Keefe, PT, DPT | eokeefe@athenstech.edu | (706) 355-5176 |
Atlanta Technical College | Atlanta | GA | Tamey T Howard-Feltner, PT, DPT | thoward-Feltner@atlantatech.edu | (404) 225-4573 |
Central Georgia Technical College | Warner Robins | GA | Mary A Walker, PT, MPT | mawalker@centralgatech.edu | (478) 218-3765 |
Chattahoochee Technical College - North Metro Campus | Acworth | GA | Aaron Freeman, PT, DPT | aaron.freeman@chattahoocheetech.edu | (770) 975-4000 |
Lanier Technical College | Cumming | GA | Joy Adams, PT, DPT | jadams@laniertech.edu | (678) 341-6600 |
South University - Savannah | Savannah | GA | Victoria Nash, PT, MEd | vnash@southuniversity.edu | (912) 201-8000 |
Kapi'olani Community College - University of HawaiiĀ | Honolulu | HI | Bennett Zazzera, PT, DPT, OCS | bzazzera@hawaii.edu | (808) 734-9270 |
Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo | IA | Melissa Schneider, PTA, MEd | melissa.schneider@hawkeyecollege.edu | (319) 296-4024 |
Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa | IA | Caroline Peyrone, PT, DPT | Caroline.peyrone@indianhills.edu | (641) 683-5271 |
Kirkwood Community College | Hiawatha | IA | Maggie Thomas, PT, MA | maggie.thomas@kirkwood.edu | (319) 398-5566 |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines | IA | Susan Bravard, PT, MS | sbravard@mercydesmoines.org | (515) 643-6614 |
North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City | IA | Susan Callanan, PT, DPT | Susan.Callanan@niacc.edu | (641) 422-4166 |
Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City | IA | Amanda Heilman, PTA, BA | Amanda.Heilman@witcc.edu | (712) 274-6400 |
Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg | ID | Mark Coglianese, PT, PhD | coglianesem@byui.edu | (208) 496-4654 |
Carrington College - BoiseĀ | Boise | ID | Jonathan Bird, PT, DPT, MS | jbird@carrington.edu | (208) 672-0710 |
Idaho Consortium for Physical Therapist Assistant Education | Coeur d'Alene | ID | Jonathan Gardunia, PT, DPT | jrgardunia@nic.edu | (208) 562-2052 |
Idaho State University - College of TechnologyĀ | Pocatello | ID | Angie Lippiello, PTA, MHE | lippange@isu.edu | (208) 282-4338 |
Black Hawk College | Moline | IL | Larry Gillund, PT, MS | gillundl@bhc.edu | (309) 796-5393 |
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College | Chicago | IL | Erin DiCapo, PT, DPT, NCS | edicapo@ccc.edu | (312) 850-7856 |
College of DuPageĀ | Glen Ellyn | IL | Sharon Roschay, PTA, BS, MAd, Ed | roschay@cod.edu | (630) 942-4076 |
Elgin Community College | Elgin | IL | Barbara Ostrowska, PT, DPT, OCS | bostrowska@elgin.edu | (847) 214-7289 |
Fox CollegeĀ | Tinley Park | IL | Kathy Kulinski, PT, DPT, OCS | kkulinski@foxcollege.edu | (708) 444-4500 |
Heartland Community College | Normal | IL | Daryl Menke, PT, DPT, MCMT | Daryl.menke@heartland.edu | (309) 268-8673 |
Illinois Central College | Peoria | IL | Julie A Feeny, PT, MS | jfeeny@icc.edu | (309) 690-7530 |
Kankakee Community College | Kankakee | IL | Jennifer S Blanchette, PT, DPT | jsblanchette@kcc.edu | (815) 802-8816 |
Kaskaskia College | Centralia | IL | Michelle Wessel, PT, BS, MHA | mwessel@kaskaskia.edu | (618) 545-3220 |
Lake Land College | Effingham | IL | Martha T Mioux, PT, MHS | mmioux@lakelandcollege.edu | (217) 540-3535 |
McHenry County College | Crystal Lake | IL | Christen Louderman, PT, DPT | clouderman@mchenry.edu | (815) 479-7796 |
Morton College | Cicero | IL | Alison Gehrke, PT, DPT | Alison.Gehrke@morton.edu | (708) 656-8000 |
Oakton Community College | Des Plaines | IL | Luanne Olson, PT, DPT, MS | lolson@oakton.edu | (847) 635-1629 |
Southern Illinois University | Carbondale | IL | Julie Davis, PT, MSPT | jfrman@siu.edu | (618) 453-3618 |
Southwestern Illinois CollegeĀ | Belleville | IL | Kimberly D Snyder, PTA, MEd | kim.snyder@swic.edu | (618) 235-2700 |
William Rainey Harper College | Palatine | IL | Rita Gura, PT, DPT | rgura@harpercollege.edu | (847) 925-6861 |
Ivy Tech Community College - SellersburgĀ | Sellersburg | IN | Kimberly Kruer, PT, MPT | kkruer4@ivytech.edu | (812) 246-3301 |
Ivy Tech Community College NorthwestĀ | Crown Point | IN | Dawn D Bancsi, PT, DPT | dsinickimeves@ivytech.edu | (219) 981-1111 |
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana- East CentralĀ | Muncie | IN | Mark A Wise, PT, MA | mwise@ivytech.edu | (765) 289-2291 |
University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | IN | Marjorie Britt, PT, MHS | brittm@uindy.edu | (317) 788-3500 |
University of Saint Francis | Fort Wayne | IN | Mark Fransen, MHA, MBA, PTA | mfransen@sf.edu | (260) 434-7662 |
Vincennes UniversityĀ | Vincennes | IN | Natalie P Graves, PT, DPT | ngraves@vinu.edu | (812) 888-4416 |
Colby Community College | Colby | KS | Autumn Hoffman, PTA, MS | autumn.hoffman@colbycc.edu | (785) 460-4797 |
Hutchinson Community CollegeĀ | Hutchinson | KS | Charles T Booe, PTA, MHCL | booet@hutchcc.edu | (620) 665-3396 |
Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeĀ | Kansas City | KS | Deanne Yates, PTA, PhD | pta@kckcc.edu | (913) 288-7865 |
Labette Community CollegeĀ | Parsons | KS | Jimmie Wilson, PT, DPT | jimmiew@labette.edu | (620) 421-6700 |
Washburn University of TopekaĀ | Topeka | KS | Mark Kohls, PT, DPT, ATC | mark.kohls@washburn.edu | (785) 670-3069 |
Hazard Community & Technical College and Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical CollegeĀ | Hazard | KY | Tracy L Bowling, PT, DPT, MS | tracy.bowling@kctcs.edu | (606) 436-5721 |
Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville | KY | Jennifer Pitchford, PTA, MEd | jpitchford0004@kctcs.edu | (502) 213-2193 |
Madisonville Community College | Madisonville | KY | Stephanie Taylor, PTA, MEd | stephanie.taylor@kctcs.edu | (270) 824-1743 |
Somerset Community College | Somerset | KY | Ronald L Meade, PT, DPT | ron.meade@kctcs.edu | (606) 451-6823 |
West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah | KY | Mary Jo Campbell, PT, MS | maryjo.campbell@kctcs.edu | (270) 534-3464 |
Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City | LA | Laura Bryant, PT, MEd | lbryant@bpcc.edu | (318) 678-6000 |
Delgado Community College | New Orleans | LA | Susan M Welsh, PT, PhD | Swelsh1@dcc.edu | (504) 483-4207 |
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Baton Rouge | LA | Marty Aime, PT, DPT | marty.aime@franu.edu | (225) 768-1700 |
Louisiana College | Pineville | LA | Shaina T Goudeau, PT, DPT | Shaina.Goudeau@lacollege.edu | (318) 487-7011 |
Bay State College (Expansion Program)Ā | Taunton | MA | Sara Knight, PTA, DPT, OCS | sknight@baystate.edu | (617) 217-9726 |
Bay State College (Parent Program)Ā | Boston | MA | Sara Knight, PTA, DPT | sknight@baystate.edu | (617) 217-9730 |
Berkshire Community CollegeĀ | Pittsfield | MA | Michele E Darroch, PT, DPT, MEd | mdarroch@berkshirecc.edu | (413) 236-4525 |
Mount Wachusett Community CollegeĀ | Gardner | MA | Kathleen M McGinn, PT, DPT, MEd, LMT | k_mcginn@mwcc.mass.edu | (978) 632-6600 |
North Shore Community CollegeĀ | Danvers | MA | Mary Meng-Lee, PT, DPT, MPH | mmenglee@northshore.edu | (978) 762-4000 |
Quincy College | Plymouth | MA | Kathleen Cook, PT, DPT | kcook@quincycollege.edu | (617) 984-1677 |
Springfield Technical Community CollegeĀ | Springfield | MA | Renae Gorman, PT, DPT, EdD | rgorman@stcc.edu | (413) 755-4844 |
Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland | MD | Karin Savage, PT, DPT | ksavage@allegany.edu | (301) 784-5538 |
Baltimore City Community CollegeĀ | Baltimore | MD | James M Dyett, PTA, LMT, MEd, PhD | jdyett@bccc.edu | (410) 462-7776 |
Carroll Community College | Westminster | MD | Sharon A Reid, PT, BS, MBA | sreid@carrollcc.edu | (888) 221-9748 |
Cecil College | North East | MD | Deanna Smith, PT, MPT | DSmith@cecil.edu | (443) 674-1564 |
Chesapeake Area Consortium for Higher Education | Arnold | MD | Patricia Brady, PT, DScPT, CSCS | pabrady@aacc.edu | (410) 777-7036 |
Howard Community College | Columbia | MD | Kenneth J Crivelli, PT, MA | kcrivelli@howardcc.edu | (443) 518-3042 |
Montgomery College - Takoma Park Campus | Takoma Park | MD | Nancy Greenawald, PT, DPT, EdS, MBA | nancy.greenawald@montgomerycollege.edu | (240) 567-5520 |
Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury | MD | William J Bails, PT, DPT, MS | wbails@worwic.edu | (410) 334-2800 |
Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield | ME | Verla Ubert, PT, MAPT, MBA | vubert@kvcc.me.edu | (207) 453-5147 |
University of Maine at Presque IsleĀ | Presque Isle | ME | Christopher C Rolon, PT, MS | Christopher.rolon@maine.edu | (207) 768-9400 |
Baker College of Allen Park | Allen Park | MI | Tanya Lewis, MSN, FCN, RN | tlewis42@baker.edu | (313) 425-3753 |
Baker College of Auburn Hills | Auburn Hills | MI | Susan Tomica, PT, MS | susan.tomica@baker.edu | (248) 276-8269 |
Baker College of Muskegon | Muskegon | MI | Scott Henderson, PT | scott.henderson@baker.edu | (231) 777-8800 |
Baker College of Owosso | Owosso | MI | Erin A Smith, PT, MPT | erina.smith@baker.edu | (810) 766-4100 |
Delta CollegeĀ | University Center | MI | Christopher J Hausbeck, PT, DPT | christopherhausbeck@delta.edu | (989) 686-9316 |
Finlandia University | Hancock | MI | Pamela J Brown, PT, MPT | pam.brown@finlandia.edu | (906) 487-7308 |
Henry Ford College | Dearborn | MI | Stephen Pedley, PT, MPT | sepedley@hfcc.edu | (313) 845-9877 |
Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek | MI | Julie A Dawes, PT, MSPT | dawesj@kellogg.edu | (269) 965-3931 |
Macomb Community College (Expansion Program)Ā | Clinton Township | MI | Carol G Plisner, PT, MA, Ed | plisnerc@macomb.edu | (586) 286-2097 |
Macomb Community College (Parent Program) | Clinton Township | MI | Carol G Plisner, PT, MA Ed | plisnerc@macomb.edu | (586) 286-2074 |
Mid Michigan College | Mt Pleasant | MI | Amanda M Wismer, PT, DPT, MSA | awismer1@midmich.edu | (989) 317-4609 |
Mott Community CollegeĀ | Fenton | MI | Anar Guru, PT, DPT | anar.guru@mcc.edu | (810) 762-5021 |
Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor | MI | Patricia R Hill, PT, MA | pshill@wccnet.edu | (734) 973-3628 |
Anoka Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids | MN | Lisa Lentner, PT, MS | lisa.lentner@anokaramsey.edu | (763) 433-1100 |
Herzing University - Minneapolis Campus | St Louis Park | MN | Tamara Felegy, PT, MPT | tfelegy@herzing.edu | (763) 231-3181 |
Lake Superior College (Expansion Program) | Duluth | MN | Jane Worley, PT, MS | jane.worley@lsc.edu | (218) 733-7601 |
Lake Superior College (Parent Program)Ā | Duluth | MN | Jane Worley, PT, MS | jane.worley@lsc.edu | (218) 733-7601 |
Northland Community and Technical College | East Grand Forks | MN | Justin Berry, PT, DPT, PhD | justin.berry@northlandcollege.edu | (218) 793-2565 |
Rasmussen University - Brooklyn Park - Maple GroveĀ | Brooklyn Park | MN | Matthew Vraa, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS, CMTPT, FAAOMPT | matthew.vraa@rasmussen.edu | (763) 496-6022 |
St Catherine University | St Paul | MN | Holly M Clynch, PT, DPT, MA | hmclynch@stkate.edu | (651) 690-7823 |
Central Methodist University | Fayette | MO | Megan Roemer, PT, DPT | mroemer@centralmethodist.edu | (660) 248-6640 |
Concorde Career College - Kansas CityĀ | Kansas City | MO | Vernon Alexander, PT, DPT | valexander@concorde.edu | (816) 531-5223 |
Jefferson College | Hillsboro | MO | Bridget B Webb, PT, DPT, CEEAA | bwebb2@jeffco.edu | (636) 481-3414 |
Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley (Expansion Program) | Kansas City | MO | Randy Leighton, PT, MS | Randy.Leighton@mcckc.edu | (816) 604-4241 |
Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley (Parent Program) | Kansas City | MO | Randy Leighton, PT, MS | Randy.Leighton@mcckc.edu | (816) 604-4241 |
Mineral Area College-Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center | Cape Girardeau | MO | Leslie Helman, PT, DPT | helmanl@capetigers.com | (573) 334-0826 |
Missouri Western State University | St Joseph | MO | Maureen C Raffensperger, PT, DPT, MS, OCS | raffen@missouriwestern.edu | (816) 271-4251 |
Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | MO | Nicole Wallen, PTA, MOL, BS | wallenn@otc.edu | (417) 447-8838 |
St Louis College of Health Careers-FentonĀ | Fenton | MO | Dwayne Maxam, PT, DPT | dmaxam@slchcmail.com | (636) 529-0000 |
St Louis Community College at Meramec | St Louis | MO | Christina Cohoon, PT, DPT, OCS | ccohoon1@stlcc.edu | (314) 984-7385 |
State Technical College of Missouri | Linn | MO | Katherine D Berrey, PTA, MS | Katherine.berrey@statetechmo.edu | (573) 897-5340 |
Hinds Community College | Jackson | MS | Pamela T Chapman, PT, MEd | ptchapman@hindscc.edu | (601) 376-4825 |
Holmes Community College | Grenada | MS | Margaret King, PT, DPT | myking@holmescc.edu | (662) 227-2379 |
Itawamba Community College | Tupelo | MS | Cheryl B Ware, PT, DPT | cbware@iccms.edu | (662) 620-5025 |
Meridian Community College | Meridian | MS | Tommy Winston, PT, DPT, CMP | twinsto1@meridiancc.edu | (601) 484-8613 |
Pearl River Community College - Hattiesburg Branch | Hattiesburg | MS | Karinna Lee, PT, MS | kklee@prcc.edu | (601) 554-5487 |
Flathead Valley Community CollegeĀ | Kalispell | MT | Janice L Heil, PT, MA | jheil@fvcc.edu | (406) 756-3373 |
Great Falls College-Montana State University | Great Falls | MT | Bradley Bechard, PT, DPT | Bradley.bechard@gfcmsu.edu | (406) 771-5134 |
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson | NC | Heather Bowman, PT, MPT | hbowman@cccti.edu | (828) 726-2605 |
Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte | NC | Roschella Y Stephens, PT, MS, CSCS | roschella.stephens@cpcc.edu | (704) 330-6505 |
Craven Community College | New Bern | NC | Daniel Friedlander, PT, DPT | friedlanderd@cravencc.edu | (252) 638-7342 |
Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville | NC | Lynne McDonough, PT, DPT | mcdonoul@faytechcc.edu | (910) 678-8259 |
Guilford Technical Community College | Jamestown | NC | Joseph N Jeffers, PT, DPT, MA | jnjeffers@gtcc.edu | (336) 334-4822 |
Martin Community College | Williamston | NC | Warren McCall, PT, DPT, OCS | dmccall@martincc.edu | (252) 792-1521 |
Nash Community College | Rocky Mount | NC | Andrea L Milks, PT, MS | almilks594@nashcc.edu | (252) 451-8200 |
South College-Asheville CampusĀ | Asheville | NC | Pamela R deMent, PT, MAS | pdement@south.edu | (828) 252-2486 |
Southwestern Community College | Sylva | NC | Erin Bock, PT, DPT | e_bock@southwesterncc.edu | (828) 339-4306 |
Surry Community College | Dobson | NC | Eileen Coleman, PT, DPT | colemanei@surry.edu | (336) 386-8121 |
Clarkson College (Expansion Program) | Omaha | NE | Jessica Niemann, PTA, MEd | niemannjessica@clarksoncollege.edu | (402) 552-3650 |
Clarkson College (Parent Program) | Omaha | NE | Jessica Niemann, PTA, MEd | niemannjessica@clarksoncollege.edu | (402) 552-3100 |
Nebraska Methodist CollegeĀ R | Omaha | NE | Shannon Struby, PTA, MA | shannon.struby@methodistcollege.edu | (402) 354-7104 |
Northeast Community College | Norfolk | NE | Laura L Schwanebeck, PT, MPT | lauras@northeast.edu | (402) 371-2020 |
Southeast Community College | Lincoln | NE | Bridget Clark, PT, MPT | bclark@southeast.edu | (402) 437-2725 |
River Valley Community CollegeĀ | Claremont | NH | Laurel Clute, PT, MS | lclute@ccsnh.edu | (603) 542-7744 |
Essex County College | Newark | NJ | Christine M Stutz-Doyle, PT, DPT, PhD | stutz@essex.edu | (973) 877-3456 |
Mercer County Community College | Trenton | NJ | Holly Kaiser, PT, DPT | kaiserh@mccc.edu | (609) 586-4800 |
Rowan College of South Jersey | Sewell | NJ | Susan Hall, EdD, MSN, RN | shall@rcsj.edu | (856) 415-2185 |
Union County College | Plainfield | NJ | Sohal Hallur, PT, ScD | sohal.hallur@ucc.edu | (908) 412-3582 |
Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque | NM | Karen Browning, PT, BS | kbrowning2@cnm.edu | (505) 224-4000 |
Clovis Community College | Clovis | NM | Brandi N Varnado, PT, MPT, ScD | brandi.varnado@clovis.edu | (575) 769-4098 |
Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque CampusĀ | Albuquerque | NM | Myrna E Brown, PT, DPT | mybrown@pmi.edu | (505) 881-1234 |
San Juan College (Expansion Program)Ā | Farmington | NM | Kristina Lacey, PTA, MAEd | pta@sanjuancollege.edu | (505) 566-3425 |
San Juan College (Parent Program)Ā | Farmington | NM | Kristina Lacey, PTA, MAEd | pta@sanjuancollege.edu | (505) 566-3425 |
Carrington College - Las VegasĀ | Las Vegas | NV | McKenzie Karelus, PT, DPT | mkarelus@carrington.edu | (702) 688-4300 |
College of Southern NevadaĀ | Las Vegas | NV | Joann Gutschick, PT | joann.gutschick@csn.edu | (702) 651-5588 |
Pima Medical Institute - Las VegasĀ | Las Vegas | NV | Natalie O'Neal, PT, DPT, GCS | noneal@pmi.edu | (702) 399-0667 |
Bryant & Stratton College - Southtowns | Orchard Park | NY | Jennifer Schaffstall, PhD, PT, DPT, MS, CCI | jlschaffstall@bryantstratton.edu | (716) 677-9500 |
Bryant & Stratton College - Syracuse | Syracuse | NY | Kirsten M Nielsen, PT, PhD | knielsen@bryantstratton.edu | (315) 472-6603 |
Genesee Community CollegeĀ | Batavia | NY | Christopher Caputi, PT, DPT | cdcaputi@genesee.edu | (585) 343-0055 |
Herkimer County Community College | Herkimer | NY | Karen S Jones, PT, DPT | jonesks@herkimer.edu | (315) 866-0300 |
Kingsborough Community College - The City University of New York | Brooklyn | NY | Michael Mattia, PT, DPT, MS, MHA | michael.mattia@kbcc.cuny.edu | (718) 368-5727 |
LaGuardia Community College | Long Island City | NY | Clarence Chan, PT, DPT | cchan@lagcc.cuny.edu | (718) 482-5943 |
Nassau Community CollegeĀ | Garden City | NY | William O'Keefe, PT, MSPT, AAS, BS | William.Okeefe@ncc.edu | (516) 572-9640 |
Niagara County Community College | Sanborn | NY | Deborah G Wyzykiewicz, PT, DPT, MS | dwyzykiewicz@niagaracc.suny.edu | (716) 614-6222 |
Onondaga Community College | Syracuse | NY | Cynthia K Warner, PT, DPT, MSEd | warnerc@sunyocc.edu | (315) 498-2458 |
Orange County Community College | Middletown | NY | Maria E Harjes, PT, DPT | mariaharjes@sunyorange.edu | (845) 341-4290 |
State University of New York College of Technology at Canton | Canton | NY | Deborah S Molnar, PT, DPT, MSEd | molnard@canton.edu | (315) 386-7394 |
Suffolk County Community College | Selden | NY | Keith Perrucci, PT, DPT, OCS | perruck@sunysuffolk.edu | (631) 451-4299 |
SUNY Broome Community College | Binghamton | NY | Denise Abrams, PT, DPT, MA | abramsdM@sunybroome.edu | (607) 778-5211 |
Villa Maria College of Buffalo | Buffalo | NY | James J Kelley, PT, EMMDS | villainfo@villa.edu | (716) 896-0700 |
Bryant & Stratton College - Parma | Parma | OH | Jodi G Frank, PTA, MEd, ACCE | jgfrank@bryantstratton.edu | (216) 265-3151 |
Clark State CollegeĀ | Springfield | OH | Terri Dinsmore, PT, DPT, MHS | dinsmoret@clarkstate.edu | (937) 328-6058 |
Cuyahoga Community College | Cleveland | OH | Tanya D Wright, PT, MA | tanya.wright@tri-c.edu | (216) 987-4502 |
Edison State Community College | Troy | OH | Sara Young, PT, DPT | syoung4@edisonohio.edu | (937) 778-7817 |
Hocking College | Nelsonville | OH | Mary Ann Simon, PT, DPT, MEd | simonm@hocking.edu | (740) 753-3591 |
James A Rhodes State College | Lima | OH | Andrea L Liles, PT, MPT | Liles.a@RhodesState.edu | (419) 993-7420 |
Kent State University (Expansion Program) | East Liverpool | OH | Tiffany Kiphart, PTA, MEd, ATC | tkiphart@kent.edu | (330) 382-7448 |
Kent State University (Expansion Program) | Ashtabula | OH | Tiffany Kiphart, PTA, MEd, ATC | tkiphart@kent.edu | (440) 964-4579 |
Kent State University (Parent Program) | Ashtabula | OH | Tiffany Kiphart, PTA, MEd, ATC | tkiphart@kent.edu | (440) 964-4252 |
Lorain County Community College | Elyria | OH | John T Myers, PT, DPT, MBA | jmyers@lorainccc.edu | (800) 995-5222 |
Marion Technical College | Marion | OH | Chad C Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS | henselc@mtc.edu | (740) 386-4156 |
North Central State College | Mansfield | OH | Heidi Kreglow, MPT | hkreglow@ncstatecollege.edu | (888) 755-4899 |
Owens Community College | Toledo | OH | Bradley A Wood, PTA, AS, MA | bradley_wood3@owens.edu | (567) 661-7084 |
Professional Skills InstituteĀ | Maumee | OH | Deanna Lamb, PT, MA | dlamb@proskills.com | (419) 720-6670 |
Remington College | Cleveland | OH | Jody Schmucker, PT, DPT | jody.schmucker@remingtoncollege.edu | (216) 584-2364 |
Shawnee State University | Portsmouth | OH | Ryan Walker, PT, DPT | rwalker@shawnee.edu | (740) 351-3225 |
Sinclair Community College | Dayton | OH | Emily Garber, PT, PhD | emily.garber8042@sinclair.edu | (937) 512-2969 |
Stark State College | Canton | OH | Wallace H Linville, PT, MA | wlinville@starkstate.edu | (330) 966-5458 |
Terra State Community College | Fremont | OH | Melissa Patrizi, PT, DPT, MS, AT | mpatriz01@terra.edu | (419) 559-2185 |
University of Cincinnati Clermont College | Batavia | OH | Carolyn Shisler, PT, MEd | Carolyn.Shisler@uc.edu | (513) 558-5201 |
Washington State Community College | Marietta | OH | Matthew Ammons, PT, DPT, OCS, CIMT | mammons@wscc.edu | (740) 374-8716 |
Zane State College | Zanesville | OH | Lori L Wahl, PT, DPT | lwahl@zanestate.edu | (800) 686-8324 |
Carl Albert State College | Poteau | OK | Kendal Repass, PTA, MS, ATC | krepass@carlalbert.edu | (918) 647-1357 |
Connors State College - Indian Capital Technology Center | Muskogee | OK | Sarah Foster, PT, MPT | sarah.foster@ictech.edu | (918) 913-3928 |
Murray State College | Tishomingo | OK | Gary R Robinson, PT, MS | grobinson@mscok.edu | (580) 387-7440 |
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | Miami | OK | Dawn Smathers, PT, DPT | dawn.smathers@neo.edu | (918) 540-6396 |
Oklahoma City Community CollegeĀ | Oklahoma City | OK | Jennifer Ball, PT, MHR, ATC | jball@occc.edu | (405) 682-1611 |
Seminole State College-Gordon Cooper Technology Center | Shawnee | OK | Shakira Stafford, PT, MPT | shakiras@gctech.edu | (405) 214-3203 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Expansion Program) | Weatherford | OK | Jy Bass, PTA, MEd, ATC | jbass@caddokiowa.com | (580) 774-6917 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Parent Program)Ā | Ft Cobb | OK | Jy Bass, PTA, MEd, ATC | jbass@caddokiowa.com | (405) 643-5511 |
Tulsa Community College | Tulsa | OK | Melanie Heffington, PT, DPT | melanie.heffington@tulsacc.edu | (918) 595-7002 |
Lane Community College (Expansion Program) | Grants Pass | OR | Christina D Howard, PT, MPT | HowardC@lanecc.edu | (541) 463-5764 |
Lane Community College (Parent Program) | Eugene | OR | Christina D Howard, PT, EdD, MPT | HowardC@lanecc.edu | (541) 463-5764 |
Mt Hood Community College | Gresham | OR | Kristin J Kjensrud, PT, MSPT, OCS | kristin.kjensrud@mhcc.edu | (503) 491-7464 |
Butler County Community College | Butler | PA | Randall J Kruger, PT, DPT | randy.kruger@bc3.edu | (724) 287-8711 |
California University of Pennsylvania | California | PA | Jodi Dusi, PT, MPT, PhD | dusi@calu.edu | (724) 938-4562 |
Central Penn College (Expansion Program)Ā | Lancaster | PA | Nicole D Patterson, PT, DPT | nicolepatterson@centralpenn.edu | (717) 728-2425 |
Central Penn College (Parent Program)Ā | Summerdale | PA | Nicole D Patterson, PT, DPT | nicolepatterson@centralpenn.edu | (717) 728-2315 |
Community College of Allegheny County - Boyce CampusĀ | Monroeville | PA | Norman L Johnson, PT, DPT, DEd | njohnson@ccac.edu | (724) 325-6663 |
Harcum College (Expansion Program) | Bryn Mawr | PA | Jacqueline K Kopack, PT, DPT | jkopack@harcum.edu | (610) 526-6059 |
Harcum College (Parent Program) | Bryn Mawr | PA | Jacqueline K Kopack, PT, DPT | jkopack@harcum.edu | (610) 526-6059 |
Johnson College | Scranton | PA | Heather DeFazio, PT, DPT | hdefazio@johnson.edu | (570) 702-8987 |
Lackawanna College | Scranton | PA | Meegan Murray, PT, MS | murraym@lackawanna.edu | (570) 961-6100 |
Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville | PA | Muhammad Jasim, PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS | mjasim1@lccc.edu | (610) 799-1515 |
Mercyhurst University | North East | PA | Janice Haas, PTA, MS | jhaas@mercyhurst.edu | (814) 725-6305 |
Montgomery County Community College | Blue Bell | PA | Robert Cullen, PT, JD, MBA, EdD | rcullen@mc3.edu | (215) 619-7361 |
Mount Aloysius College | Cresson | PA | Emily Houseknecht, PT, DPT | ehouseknecht@mtaloy.edu | (814) 886-6383 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport | PA | Victoria Hurwitz, PT, DPT | vsh1@pct.edu | (570) 327-2400 |
Pennsylvania Institute of TechnologyĀ | Media | PA | Kelly Thompson, PTA, MS, ATC | kelly.thompson@pit.edu | (610) 892-1529 |
The Pennsylvania State University DuBois | DuBois | PA | Barbara Reinard, PT, DPT | ber125@psu.edu | (814) 375-4773 |
The Pennsylvania State University Eberly | Lemont Furnace | PA | Stacy Sekely, PT, DPT | sas85@psu.edu | (724) 430-4105 |
The Pennsylvania State University HazletonĀ | Hazleton | PA | Rosemarie Petrilla, PT, DPT | rxp21@psu.edu | (570) 450-3047 |
The Pennsylvania State University Mont AltoĀ | Mont Alto | PA | Renee Borromeo, PT, DPT | rlb18@psu.edu | (717) 749-6217 |
The Pennsylvania State University ShenangoĀ | Sharon | PA | Gizelle Dean, PT, DPT | gad12@psu.edu | (724) 983-2865 |
Atenas CollegeĀ | Manati | PR | Cristina M Echevarria Crespo, MSPT, DPT | cechevarria@atenascollege.edu | (787) 884-3838 |
Huertas CollegeĀ | Caguas | PR | Ritzel Hidalgo, PT, DPT | rhidalgo@huertas.edu | (787) 746-1400 |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce | Ponce | PR | Katherine Rivera-Gonzalez, PT, DPT | krivera@ponce.inter.edu | (787) 284-1912 |
NUC UniversityĀ | Bayamon | PR | Mariely Torres Melendez, PTA, MPH | Mtorres2@nuc.edu | (787) 780-5134 |
University of Puerto Rico at HumacaoĀ | Humacao | PR | Eneida Silva Collazo, PT, MPH, DPT | eneida.silva@upr.edu | (787) 850-9390 |
University of Puerto Rico in PonceĀ | Ponce | PR | Alma I Ortiz-Nieves, PT, MPT, DPT, CLT, WCC | alma.ortiz@upr.edu | (787) 844-8181 |
Community College of Rhode IslandĀ | Newport | RI | Craig Simpson, PT, MS | casimpson@ccri.edu | (401) 851-1672 |
New England Institute of TechnologyĀ R | East Greenwich | RI | Laurie A Miner, PT, PhD | lminer@neit.edu | (401) 739-5000 |
Greenville Technical College (Expansion Program)Ā | Florence | SC | Daniel E Markovich, PTA, MEd, ATC | daniel.markovich@gvltec.edu | (843) 661-8270 |
Greenville Technical College (Parent Program)Ā | Greenville | SC | Daniel E Markovich, PTA, MEd, ATC | daniel.markovich@gvltec.edu | (864) 250-3031 |
Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeĀ | Myrtle Beach | SC | Samantha A Martel, PT, DPT | Samantha.martel@hgtc.edu | (843) 477-0808 |
Midlands Technical CollegeĀ | Columbia | SC | Damian Rankin, DPT, CCI | rankind@midlandstech.edu | (803) 822-3590 |
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg | SC | Lynn Fralix, PT, MPT | fralixlw@octech.edu | (803) 535-1305 |
South University - Columbia | Columbia | SC | Melanie Brackey, PT, DPT | mbrackey@southuniversity.edu | (803) 935-9725 |
Technical College of the LowcountryĀ | Beaufort | SC | Joey Swearingen, PT, DPT, ATC | jswearingen@tcl.edu | (843) 525-8267 |
Trident Technical College | Charleston | SC | Wendy L Albano, PT, DPT, MHS | wendy.albano@tridenttech.edu | (843) 574-6713 |
Lake Area Technical College | Watertown | SD | Christina Barrett, PT, MEd | barrettc@lakeareatech.edu | (605) 882-5284 |
Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga | TN | Caroline Rogers, PT, DPT, GCS | caroline.rogers@chattanoogastate.edu | (423) 697-4450 |
Concorde Career College - MemphisĀ | Memphis | TN | Kimberly Novak, PT, DPT, EdD, MBA | knovak@concorde.edu | (901) 761-9494 |
Daymar CollegeĀ | Clarksville | TN | Julian Magee, PT, DPT, ATC | jmagee@daymarcollege.edu | (931) 552-7600 |
Jackson State Community College | Jackson | TN | Jane David, PT, DPT, MS | jdavid@jscc.edu | (731) 425-2612 |
Roane State Community College | Oak Ridge | TN | Maribeth P Vowell, PT, MPH, EdD | vowellmp@roanestate.edu | (865) 481-2000 |
South College-Knoxville Campus (Expansion Program)Ā | Nashville | TN | Samantha Harris, PT, DPT, EdD | knash@south.edu | (865) 251-1800 |
South College-Knoxville Campus (Parent Program)Ā | Knoxville | TN | Samantha Harris, PT, DPT | sharris@south.edu | (865) 251-1800 |
Southern Adventist University | Collegedale | TN | Christopher Stewart, PT, DPT, MBA | cbstewart@southern.edu | (423) 236-2858 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis | TN | Jennifer Stevens, PTA, MS | jstevens@southwest.tn.edu | (901) 333-5395 |
Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin | TN | Regina Brown, PTA, MS | regina.brown@volstate.edu | (615) 230-3336 |
Walters State Community College | Morristown | TN | Marisa C Miller, PT, MA | Marisa.Miller@ws.edu | (423) 585-6981 |
Amarillo College | Amarillo | TX | Sue S Grady, PT, DPT | suegrady@actx.edu | (806) 354-6043 |
Austin Community College | Austin | TX | Jose Milan, PTA, MEd | jmilan@austincc.edu | (512) 223-5938 |
Blinn College | Bryan | TX | Kelly Yendrey, PTA, BS | Kyendrey@blinn.edu | (979) 691-2010 |
Concorde Career College - DallasĀ | Dallas | TX | Betsy Chandler, PT, MS | bchandler@concorde.edu | (469) 221-3441 |
Concorde Career College - San AntonioĀ | San Antonio | TX | Doug Bartels, PT, MA | dbartels@concorde.edu | (210) 428-2058 |
Del Mar CollegeĀ | Corpus Christi | TX | Sharon Dunnivan-Mitchell, PT, DPT | sdunnivanmitchell@delmar.edu | (361) 698-2820 |
El Paso Community CollegeĀ | El Paso | TX | Debra L Tomacelli-Brock, PT, DPT, MS | dtomacel@epcc.edu | (915) 831-4172 |
Houston Community College SystemĀ | Houston | TX | Michele R Voight, PTA, MPA | michele.voight@hccs.edu | (713) 718-7391 |
Kilgore College | Kilgore | TX | Kristi Kleinig, PTA, MEd | kkleinig@kilgore.edu | (903) 983-8154 |
Laredo College | Laredo | TX | Esmeralda Vargas, PT, DPT, MS | esmeralda.vargas@laredo.edu | (956) 764-5724 |
Lone Star College - Montgomery | Conroe | TX | Renee M Pruitt, PT, DPT, MHA | Renee.M.Pruitt@lonestar.edu | (936) 273-7360 |
McLennan Community College | Waco | TX | Heather Davis, PT, MSPT | hdavis@mclennan.edu | (254) 299-8715 |
Navarro College | Midlothian | TX | Sarah Austin, PT, MPT | sarah.austin@navarrocollege.edu | (972) 775-7200 |
Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant | TX | Nancy R Wilson, PT, DPT | nwilson@ntcc.edu | (903) 434-8358 |
Odessa College | Odessa | TX | Mikala Reznik-Spruill, PT, DPT | mreznik@odessa.edu | (432) 335-6842 |
Pima Medical Institute - Houston Campus | Houston | TX | Dana Dichiara, PT, DPT, MS | ddichiara@pmi.edu | (713) 778-0778 |
San Jacinto College SouthĀ | Houston | TX | Susan Hinson, PT, DPT | susan.hinson@sjcd.edu | (281) 998-6150 |
South Plains College | Levelland | TX | Jackie Underwood, PTA, MS | junderwood@southplainscollege.edu | (806) 716-2470 |
South Texas College | McAllen | TX | Diana E Hernandez, PT, MEd | dianah@southtexascollege.edu | (956) 872-3152 |
South University - Austin | Round Rock | TX | Shannon Herrin, PT, DPT | sherrin@southuniversity.edu | (512) 516-8767 |
St Philip's College | San Antonio | TX | Tunetha W Parchem, PTA, MPT | twren@alamo.edu | (210) 486-2051 |
Tarrant County College | Ft Worth | TX | Chioma Olonade, PT, MPT, MPH | chioma.olonade@tccd.edu | (817) 515-6555 |
The Victoria CollegeĀ | Victoria | TX | Laura Crandall | laura.crandall@victoriacollege.edu | (361) 572-6404 |
Tyler Junior College | Tyler | TX | Christine Melius, PT, DPT | cmel@tjc.edu | (903) 510-2544 |
Weatherford College | Weatherford | TX | Cindy Jo Lavine, PTA, MPH | clavine@wc.edu | (817) 598-8873 |
Western Technical College-TexasĀ | El Paso | TX | Suzanne Nolan, PTA, BS, MBA | snolan@westerntech.edu | (915) 231-4936 |
Wharton County Junior College | Wharton | TX | Kelly Wallace, PT, DPT | wallacek@wcjc.edu | (979) 532-6491 |
Dixie State University | St George | UT | Andrew Wilcox, PTA, MHA | wilcox@dixie.edu | (435) 879-4861 |
Provo CollegeĀ | Provo | UT | Greg Koberstein, PT, DPT | gkoberstein@provocollege.edu | (801) 818-8900 |
Salt Lake Community CollegeĀ | West Jordan | UT | Kenneth A Freeman, PT, DPT | ken.freeman@slcc.edu | (801) 957-6236 |
ECPI University (Expansion Program)Ā | Richmond | VA | Kandy Mills, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA | Nchinn-gonsalves@ecpi.edu | (804) 521-5999 |
ECPI University (Parent Program)Ā | Newport News | VA | Kandy Mills, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA | kmills@ecpi.edu | (757) 873-2423 |
Germanna Community College | Locust Grove | VA | Laurie Z Daigle, PT, MA | ldaigle@germanna.edu | (540) 423-9178 |
Northern Virginia Community CollegeĀ | Springfield | VA | Jody Gundrum, PT, PhD | jgundrum@nvcc.edu | (703) 822-6570 |
Radford UniversityĀ | Roanoke | VA | Rebecca J Duff, MS, BS, AS | rduff2@radford.edu | (540) 985-8483 |
Riverside College of Health Careers | Newport News | VA | Charlene S Jensen, PT, DPT | charlene.jensen@rivhs.com | (757) 240-2200 |
South University - Richmond | Glen Allen | VA | Tawny J Chamberlain, PT, DPT | tachamberlain@southuniversity.edu | (804) 727-6861 |
South University - Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach | VA | Brian Edmunds, PT, DPT | bredmunds@southuniversity.edu | (757) 493-6988 |
Tidewater Community College | Virginia Beach | VA | Melanie C Basinger, PT, DPT, MS | mbasinger@tcc.edu | (757) 822-7257 |
Wytheville Community College | Wytheville | VA | Julia Jackson-King, PT, MS | jjacksonking@wcc.vccs.edu | (276) 223-4721 |
Green River College | Auburn | WA | Pam Kikillus, PT, DHSc | pkikillus@greenriver.edu | (253) 833-9111 |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland | WA | Andrea Westman, PT, DPT | andrea.westman@lwtech.edu | (425) 739-8100 |
Olympic College | Bremerton | WA | Lyndon R Bartlett, PT, MPT | ocpta@olympic.edu | (360) 779-4086 |
Pima Medical Institute - Seattle CampusĀ | Seattle | WA | Daphne Joslyn, PTA, MLA | djoslyn@pmi.edu | (206) 322-6100 |
Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane | WA | Marie Cole, PT, MEd | marie.cole@sfcc.spokane.edu | (509) 279-6224 |
Whatcom Community College (Expansion Program)Ā | Bellingham | WA | Brenda Henoch, MPT | bhenoch@whatcom.edu | (360) 383-3500 |
Whatcom Community College (Parent Program)Ā | Bellingham | WA | Brenda Henoch, PT, MPT | bhenoch@whatcom.edu | (360) 383-3000 |
Blackhawk Technical CollegeĀ | Janesville | WI | Ilene Larson, PT, MS | ilarson@blackhawk.edu | (608) 757-7698 |
Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa | WI | Rebecca Thomas, PT, CMTPT | rjthomas@bryantstratton.edu | (414) 302-7000 |
Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeĀ | Eau Claire | WI | Krissa K Reeves, PTA, MEd | Kreeves1@cvtc.edu | (715) 833-6417 |
Gateway Technical CollegeĀ | Kenosha | WI | Traci Gotz, PT, DPT | gotzt@gtc.edu | (262) 564-2470 |
Herzing University - Brookfield | Brookfield | WI | Halee Shepard, PT, DPT, CEAS | hshepard@herzing.edu | (262) 649-1710 |
Madison Area Technical College | Madison | WI | Eric Porter, PTA, BA | wmcnall@madisoncollege.edu | (608) 258-2307 |
Milwaukee Area Technical College | Mequon | WI | Paul J Mansfield, PT, DPT | mansfiep@matc.edu | (262) 238-2256 |
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Expansion Program) | Marinette | WI | Leah Smejkal, PT, MPT, LAT | leah.smejkal@nwtc.edu | (920) 498-5543 |
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Parent Program) | Green Bay | WI | Leah Smejkal, PT, MPT, LAT | leah.smejkal@nwtc.edu | (920) 498-5543 |
Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeĀ | Fennimore | WI | Stacey Place, PT, MPT | splace@swtc.edu | (608) 822-2653 |
Western Technical College-Wisconsin | LaCrosse | WI | Shari Berry, PT, DPT | berrys@westerntc.edu | (608) 785-9598 |
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg | WV | Chrystal McDonald, PT, DPT | cmcdonal@blueridgectc.edu | (304) 260-4380 |
Mountwest Community & Technical College | Huntington | WV | Travis H Carlton, PTA, EdS, MS | carltont@mctc.edu | (304) 710-3524 |
Pierpont Community & Technical College | Clarksburg | WV | Erin Curry, MPT | erin.curry@pierpont.edu | (304) 367-4043 |
Laramie County Community College | Cheyenne | WY | Sarah B Hughes, PT, DPT | shughes@lccc.wy.edu | (307) 432-1684 |
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PTA Schools Nearby
We built this tool for people searching for āphysical therapy assistant schools near meā.
Using the zip code search tool below, you can research and compare every CAPTE Accredited PTA Program nearby, regardless of where in the country you are located. Enter your zip code below to see a list of PTA schools available near you along with more details such as program director contacts.
You can also select your state to see a list of all the schools offering programs in your state.
Currently there are 378 CAPTE Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Schools in the U.S. to choose from. With so many options, a prospective PTA student may struggle finding the best match for their needs. Although the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) does not rank PTA programs, quality of education is assured by CAPTE accreditation of the available physical therapy assistant programs.
It is currently required in all states to graduate from an accredited PTA program in order to sit for the physical therapist assistant licensure exam called the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).
The info on this page will help you find the best school for PTA in your area and prepare you to complete it successfully.
20 Best PTA Programs in the U.S.
Many people planning for their education want to know which are the top PTA schools. So, we created this list of the best 20 PTA programs with links to student reviews for each school.
School Name | Address | Phone | Website | Reviews |
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Pacific University | 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR | (503) 352-6151 | pacificu.edu | 4.1 |
University of Washington | Seattle, WA | (206) 543-2100 | washington.edu | 4.5 |
University of Puget Sound | 1500 N Warner St, Tacoma, WA | (253) 879-3100 | pudgetsound.edu | 4 |
Texas Woman's University | 304 Administration Dr, Denton, TX | (940) 898-2000 | twu.edu | 4 |
California State University, Long Beach | 1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA | (562) 985-4111 | csulb.edu | 4.4 |
New York Institute of Technology | 1855 Broadway, New York, NY | (212) 261-1500 | nyit.edu | 4.2 |
University of Maryland | 8082 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD | (301) 405-1000 | pt.umaryland.edu | 4.5 |
University of Texas Medical Branch | 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX | (409) 772-1011 | utmb.edu | 4.4 |
University of Indianapolis | 1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN | (317) 788-3368 | pt.uindy.edu | 4.3 |
Nova Southeastern University | 3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL | (954) 262-5551 | nova.edu | 4.5 |
A.T. Still University | 5850 E Still Cir, Mesa, AZ | (480) 219-6000 | atsu.edu | 4.2 |
University of Illinois at Chicago | 2035 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL | (312) 996-6620 | uic.edu | 4.3 |
University of Colorado Denver | 250 14th St, Denver, CO | (303) 556-2400 | ucdenver.edu | 4.3 |
The George Washington University | 2121 I St NW, Washington, DC | (202) 994-1000 | smhs.gwu.edu | 4 |
Old Dominion University | 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA | (757) 683-3000 | odu.edu | 4 |
Hampton University | 100 E Queen St, Hampton, VA | (757) 727-5000 | hamptonu.edu | 4.3 |
Eastern Washington University | 526 5th St, Cheney, WA | (509) 359-6200 | ewu.edu | 4.2 |
University of Montana | 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, Mt | (406) 243-0211 | umt.edu | 4 |
Sacred Heart University Connecticut | 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT | (203) 371-7999 | sacredheart.edu | 4 |
University of Vermont | 85 S Prospect St, Burlington, VT | (802) 656-3131 | uvm.edu | 4.3 |
Comparing Physical Therapy Assistant Programs
As mentioned before, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is the accrediting agency for schools offering physical therapy assistant programs. It is crucial that you attend an accredited physical therapist assistant school so that you can obtain your license to perform PTA work in all states.
We offer a complete database of accredited PTA programs that you can use to learn more about each of the accredited PTA programs available in your state. Keep in mind that only some of these programs offer online PTA courses, here is a list of physical therapist asst schools online.
Although researching physical therapy assistant schooling is the first step, once you have found a few schools of interest, speaking with advisors and students as well as visiting the programs is very valuable for making your final decision. You can learn a lot about the program to see if it will be the best one for you to meet your educational goals and individual student needs.
Qualifying Accredited PTA Programs
Before signing up for a PTA program you should make sure the school meets the following qualifications:
Accreditation Status: A key aspect of any PTA program is accreditation. This will tell students if the program they are interested in meets the national standards for excellence. Accreditation is also considered heavily by employers when assessing the qualifications of potential hires. Entry-level physical therapy assistant programs are accredited by CAPTE – Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education who will also share any accreditation issues for a program.
NPTE Pass Rates: There is a common misconception that physical therapy assistant is a license-free profession in the United States. In fact, PTAs must achieve state licensure and obtaining it requires passing the national physical therapy exam or NPTE. Many PTA programs publish their NPTE pass rates on their website. If not, you can find it on the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy’s (FSBPT) webpage. Each state has its own application cycle, application process, and application requirements.
Quality In-Person Training: All physical therapy assistant programs include some form of clinical training or internship that students will need to complete in person. If you have a choice, try to find schools that have clinics near your home. Clinical practicum internships usually require full-time participation, but if possible some schools allow part-time electives for these components.
Factors to Consider for PTA Programs
There are a number of things to consider when comparing physical therapist assistant programs. Here is a list of some of the most important factors to keep in mind as you search for your PTA program:
- College size
- Pass rates of the licensure exam
- Classroom and lab facilities
- Curriculum and Program Structure
- School expenses and opportunities for financial aid
- Location and campus setting
- Faculty quality (cohesiveness, composition, and how long have they worked together?)
- Available extracurricular activities
- Student body demographics
- Distance from your home
- PTA programās entering class
- Employability ā rate of employment for graduates
- School admission requirements
- Opportunities for clinical education and training
As you take these factors into consideration, it can be helpful to survey current students as well as recent graduates of the programs of interest. Also, interviewing employers who have hired these graduates can give you more insight to each programās strengths and weaknesses.
What Youāll Learn in Your PTA Program
A quality PTA degree will provide, among other skills, a broad foundation in knowledge. Core didactic PTA coursework will include study in a variety of related subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise physiology, and more. Communication, ethics, neuroscience, and other related topics will be covered as well.
Outside of coursework you will complete a clinical practicum and learn hands-on skills. Hands-on skills are what PTA students develop when they’re in person working with patients on their physical therapy treatment plans. They do this under the supervision of a physical therapist and it is a critical part of your education.
The sections below share the primary qualities and skills students will develop in any PTA degree program. These skills prepare you to do competent professional practice, but more immediately they ready you for your NPTE exam and state licensing requirements to begin working as a licensed PTA.
Knowledge Learned in PTA Classes
The Human Body: To be a good physical therapist assistant, you need to know the fundamentals of human anatomy. This includes knowing about how the muscles, bones, and other body parts work and interact with each other. PTA students have to take a course on anatomy and kinesiology. Both during the lecture and practical sessions, theyāll be briefed on the mechanics of human movement, as well as the physiology and biomechanics behind it.
Exercise Physiology: Exercise physiology is a study of the bodily functions and movements that take place during exercise. It covers some of the same ground as anatomy or a kinesiology class, but it’s focused specifically on the physiology of what happens to our body when we move. Exercise science focuses on the neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and metabolic systems as they play a role in exercise. Topics include acute and chronic exercise along with pathological conditions that are relevant to exercise.
Communication: PTAs spend the majority of their workday interacting with many different people. This can be doctors, medical staff, physical therapists, and patients. They must be able to handle information coming from all of these sources efficiently. They then take that information and document it in written form for future reference. Having good communication skills is crucial. Some of the topics covered in this course are understanding & expressing oral messages, talking clearly, reading & writing skills, and practice recording medical information.
Skills Learned in Clinical Practice
Patient Treatment: Physical therapist assistants are in charge of the treatments for their patients during clinical practice just as they will be after graduation. They teach stretching and exercises, perform them when needed & monitor patient progress. PTA’s will learn to do a variety of massage techniques and teach patients how to use various types of rehabilitation equipment to help with their recovery.
Patient Diagnosis and Evaluation: Physical Therapists have PTAs to help them out with various things under their direct supervision. Through observation and testing PTAs help with diagnosis and care development. PTAs are in charge of reporting on a patient’s status and progress before, during, and after treatment to the supervising physical therapist. This also means that they observe patients in order to decide what course of action would be best for them.
Compassion: Compassion can be described as a personal quality that’s also an observable skill. It can be defined as the ability to understand & share in the feelings of other people, and to respond in ways that alleviate pain or difficulty. PTAās must be compassionate and patient in order to provide the best quality of care for their patients.
Courses in PTA Programs
In a PTA program curriculum, the majority of courses are science courses such as anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology etc. However, an array of courses including communication, ethics and more will be included. Additionally, about 25% of the curriculum will consist of Clinical Education Courses. The table below shares the curriculum for classes in a PTA program.
PTA Courses | Offered Online? | Credits | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Class Description |
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Introduction to PTA | Yes | 1 | 1 | 0 | Required for PTA majors and can be taken by anyone interested in a PTA career. Offers a health care system overview along with specific roles of physical therapist and rehabilitation professionals. Some topics covered are medical terminology, communication skills, and medical documentation. |
Kinesiology | Yes | 3 | 3 | 0 | Also open to anyone interested in PT and required for physical therapist assistant majors. Intro to concepts such as forces, levers, biomechanics, and locomotion. Some topics covered are insertions, origins, innervations, and actions of the prime movers of the musculoskeletal system. |
Therapeutic Measurement | Maybe Partially | 2 | 1 | 2 | Goes more in depth on medical documentation. Discusses bony landmarks, measurement of joint range of motion, muscle length and muscle strength. Students will practice with eachother to develop their skills. |
Pathology for PTAs | Yes | 3 | 3 | 0 | Overview of the essential nature of physical diseases and their abnormalities of structure and functional traits. |
Therapeutic Exercise | Maybe Partially | 2 | 1 | 2 | Learn about physical therapy treatment interventions and patient goals using them. Material covered includes performing an initial PT patient evaluation, stretching, range of motion movements, joint mobilization, strenthening, aerobic exercise, and exercise parameters/progression. Focuses on clinical decision making for selecting exercises for different patient scenarios. |
Motor Development | Yes | 1 | 1 | 0 | Intro to human motor development and developmental milestones.Material will discuss congenital, genetic, and acquired disorders with an emphasis on functional and structural abnormalities impacting human motor development. |
PTA Techniques | Maybe Partially | 4 | 3 | 2 | Discusses proper patient care and handling such as positioning, transporting, bed mobility, vital signs, gait, massage, transfers, aspetic techniques, wound care, edema management, and cardiac physical therapy for the chest. Students will develop skills practicing with each other. |
Physical Agents | Maybe Partially | 4 | 3 | 3 | Learn about therapeutic modalities and physical agents in a PT practice. Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills through lecture and lab activities using heat, electrical stimulation, cold, hydrotherapy, traction, and more for therapeutic interventions. |
PTA Therapy Clinic | Maybe Partially | 3 | 3 | 3 | Study therapy interventions treating conditions related to traumatic brain injuries, amputations, cerebral vascular accidents, spinal cord injury, joint replacement, neurological issues, and cardiac diseases. Focuses on activities promoting optimized functional results for patients and develops decisino making skills through lab work with ssistive devices, prosthetics, and orthotics. |
Orthopedics in PTA | Maybe Partially | 2 | 2 | 2 | Learn about orthopedic conditions and the underlying pathology. Focuses on PT interventions used to rehab specific ortho conditions. This course is typically optional and considered an elective. |
PTA Clinical Education I | No | 3 | 0 | 0 | 160 clinical hours are required for your online PTA degree, they will take place working 40 hours per week for 4 weeks in a supervised clinical setting. Your interactions will be observed and you will learn professional communication and development while refining your skills and time management. |
PTA Seminar | Yes | 3 | 3 | 0 | Extension of the intro to PTA and goes more in depth on our healthcare system and the specific roles of different medical professionals. You will learn more medical terminology, medical documentation, psychosocial aspects for disabled, professional growth, communication, and evidence based practice. |
PTA Clinical Education II | No | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 additional weeks of supervised clinical experience for 40 hours per week (200 clinical hours typically). Students will continue applying and practicing skills learned in class and labs learning to become an integral part of the PT clinic or department. |
PTA Professional Development | Maybe Partially | 3 | 3 | 0 | This PTA class discusses learning and communication styles, teaching, developing presentation skills, and other professional tools you will use in your career. Additionally you will observe prosthetic fabrication and witness PT in a rehab setting to better understand how to effectively education patients. |
PTA Clinical Education III | No | 5 | 0 | 0 | Your final clinical experience is usually about 6 weeks at 40 hours a week for 240 hours and you will be allowed to practice all procedures and techniques that you've learned in your program. You will be expected to perform as any other physical therapist assistant and will also conduct a presentation to your colleagues. |
How Long is Physical Therapy Assistant School?
Most often, physical therapy assisting school consists of a 2-year associate’s degree program alongside 16 weeks of clinical training.
The length of time it takes you to complete the program will depend on whether youāve earned an associate degree (for example, an AAS in PTA takes 2 years), or a bachelorās degree (for example, a BA in biology or a BSc in physics takes 4 years). Alternatively, you can attend a PT Aide program and reach successful completion in 9-12 months without earning either associate or bachelor’s degrees.
The coursework and clinical training can all be completed in 2 years, making the graduate eligible to take the National Exam (NPTE) to obtain their PTA license to begin legally working in the profession.
Courses: 20 classes
Semesters: 4 – 5
Clinical Work: 16 weeks
Also, students can prepare for the National Exam during their final semester and take it upon completion so that they do not have to wait longer to obtain their PTA license.
How Long Are Online PTA Programs?
There are also online PTA Programs that offer an associate’s degree in physical therapy assisting. So, you may be wondering how long is a PTA program online?
Online PTA degree programs result in the same degree earned at a local campus and require the same amount of time, credits, courses, and clinical work.
However, you can generally take the coursework at whatever pace you desire and create your own study schedule to fit in with your work schedule and other time obligations.
How Much Do PTA Programs Cost?
Of course you would like to know the cost of physical therapy assisting school. Tuition and fees will vary regionally and also change depending on whether you are attending in-state vs out-of-state. Of course, private school will also be more expensive than public school
The 2008 Survey by the APTA shows mean annual tuition and fees of:
- Public In-State: $7,816
- Private: $26,493
In addition to tuition and fees, bear in mind the following school expenses you will likely incur:
- Monthly mortgage or rent payment
- Grocery bill
- Textbooks
- Other school supplies / lab equipment
- Clothes / Scrubs
- Gas or transportation costs
- School and other activity fees (sports games etc.)
Is PTA School Hard?
Many prospective students ask us, “How hard is PTA school?”
Generally speaking, PTA school is a good challenge but most students should be able to complete it. Students with an aptitude in the sciences and/or interest in the human body should excel in their physical therapy education program. However, anyone with a good work ethic and study habits will perform well.
Interviewing Tips: How to dress for medical interviews
During your education, you will begin interviewing for clinical positions and also for full-time work after graduation. It can be confusing knowing how to present yourself in medical interviews, but these tips will help.
- Don’t wear scrubs to your interviews
- Dress professionally in business casual/professional clothing (depending on the job position)
- Make sure your hygiene is proper and your hair is fixed. Also, double-check that buttons and zippers are all done properly
- Makeup and perfume are good but do not overdo them as you will likely be in a small room during the interview
- Professional shoes are important, for women, this can be short heels or flats and for men, this can be a black or brown leather dress shoe
- Both men and women should choose neutral color blouses and shirts
- A pants suit or professional skirt is suitable for women while a business suit is best for men. Some positions may only require slacks and a tie for a man but a suit is never going to be a bad choice.
Tips to make PTA school easier
Everyone approaches learning and studying differently. Below are some tips to help make PTA school easier.
- Don’t get behind on your reading assignments
- If the professor recommends a resource, always use it
- Participate as much as possible in class and group work
- Network and foster relationships with students, professors, and faculty
- Get help from career advisors when the time comes
- Make a daily schedule and try to stick to it
Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements
Learn the education and schooling requirements to become a PTA, such as the type of degree required, PTA program length, tuition and fees, time spent in a classroom vs a clinical, state license requirements, and some general course requirements.
Program Length | Avg Tuition | Classroom % | Clinical % |
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2 years / 5 semesters | $7,816 | 75% | 25% |
Physical Therapy Assistant Education Requirements
As you plan out your education needed to become a physical therapist assistant it is important to be aware of the degree requirements. The good news for PTAs is that they donāt have to spend 4 years in college to obtain their degree. Instead, they must attend an accredited college and earn a Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate Degree which can be completed in 2 years or 5 semesters.
There are currently 378 physical therapy assistant programsĀ nationwide that offer associate degrees. Most of these degree programs consist of general education courses, physical therapy courses, and clinical education.
Physical Therapy Assistant Schooling Requirements
It is a good idea to know generally which courses you will take to obtain your PTA degree.
Physical therapy assistant curriculum primarily consists of:
- anatomy & physiology
- biomechanics
- exercise physiology
- kinesiology
- clinical pathology
- neuroscience
- communication
- behavioral sciences
- ethics/values
Included in this curriculum, as is included with many other allied healthcare careers, are CPR and basic lifesaving first aid skills.
Approximately 75% of the physical therapy curriculum is taught in classroom and lab study and the remaining 25% consist of clinical education. On average, a PT student spends 16 weeks in a full-time clinical education experience.
Physical Therapist Aides vs Assistants
If you are interested in becoming an assistant but do not have the funds, time, or some other means to pursue the required education, then you should consider becoming a physical therapy aide. A PT aide is not required to complete an associate’s degree but will perform a very similar job function compared to a PT assistant.
Physical therapist aides work in the same environment as physical therapy assistants. Aides work under the supervision of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants while assisting the patients with their physical therapy exercises and treatments.
Aides should be physically fit, enough to be able to bend, kneel, and lift. Aides will also need to utilize strong communication and social skills while interacting with patients and other office staff. Additionally, good organizational skills for carrying our administrative office tasks are important.
Physical therapy aides are employed with a number of diverse tasks including aiding patients in movements, assisting them in and out of the therapy area of the clinic, and offering other patient aid. Aides also perform clerical work, monitor client progress, and set up equipment for therapy.
As you can see, physical therapy aides must have a unique combination of skills including physical strength to aid patients, as well as sensitivity to offer their assistance in a compassionate manner to clients.
Physical Therapy Aide Requirements
As I mentioned before, those not interested in obtaining a physical therapy assistant associate degree, can still meet the requirements to work as a PT Aide. There is not a required license or certification to become a physical therapy aide.
Aides do not have college degree requirements, although a high school diploma is typically a job requirement for this position. Volunteering to help the disabled in a clinic or hospital will surely improve your resume, enhance your skills, and ensure that you have a passion and interest in working in the physical therapy field for a long-term career.
The majority of PT clinics and offices that hire aides offer on the job training to make sure their aides qualify. Training for PT aides can last anywhere from 3 months to 1 year of working with experienced employees who will teach the trainee things like:
- Properly cleaning the therapy areas
- Keeping equipment organized
- Setting up and taking down of PT equipment
- Accessing, editing, and monitoring patient information
- Properly assisting patients in and out of therapy areas
- Performing clerical tasks properly
- Proper patient record keeping
Although not required, taking some physical therapy courses or physical fitness courses would be a great way to get an edge on your competitors applying for the same job as a physical therapy aide. In fact, there are physical therapy aide programs that you can attend, and successful completion of one of these programs would give you a certificate that would greatly increase your marketability for a career as an aide.
Planning for Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements
As you plan your career in physical therapy you have decisions to make regarding your education to make sure you complete the physical therapy assistant requirements. Alternatively, you can get started in your career as a PT aide and receive on the job training, without having to obtain an associate degree. Aides always have the option to go back to school to advance their careers and become a physical therapist assistant (PTA) or a physical therapist (PT).
So, research some of the available physical therapy assistant schools online and local PTA programs available. If you decide to bypass working as an Aide, to go for the required PTA associate degree, then keep in mind that with an online program you will still be required to complete the clinical portion of the degree offline, in a local PT clinic.
And of course, once you have met all of your PTA requirements, you can use our tools to search for the perfect PTA Jobs available in your area š
Ready to Find a Local PTA Program?
Searching for “PTA programs near me”? To get started you can use our free PTA Program search by entering your zip code to see a list of programs offered in your local area. Or you can find accredited physical therapist assistant programs in your state searching our database. There are many community and technical colleges that offer all of the prerequisite courses and clinical experience required for your state licensure examination.
Can I Study Online?
Yes, there are physical therapist assistant programs taught online through distance learning. However, you’ll be required to complete your clinical training in person.
PTA Career Opportunities
Physical therapist assistants work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to provide skilled direct patient care. These professionals work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sub-acute care facilities, long-term care facilities, sports medicine clinics, and home health care agencies.
Therapists use a combination of therapeutic exercise, massage, and physical agents such as heat, cold, water, and electricity to make the injured or sick part of the body healthy again. Physical therapy is a service that allows patients suffering from physical disease and disability to get back on their feet.
The goals of rehabilitation treatment are to relieve pain, improve strength and mobility, and help patients reach their maximum physical potential while learning to live within the limits of their disability.
A good PTA, or any medical professional, should aim to not only have excellent academic skills but also strong interpersonal skills; this is because they will need to keep their patients’ and their families’ morale up. Additionally, they should have excellent written and verbal communication skills as this will be useful in the health care environment.
Accredited PTA program’s coursework requires both classroom and clinical instruction. After successfully completing the program, graduates are awarded an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, which allows them to sit for the state licensure examination in the state in which he or she plans to be employed.
The PTA program is designed for students who plan to enter professional practice as physical therapy assistants. Clinical courses in the degree are not accepted for transfer by most physical therapy programs. Students who are seeking admission to a physical therapy program should instead follow the Pre-Physical Therapy curriculum.
Footnote: For additional information on the accreditation process, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) offer more information on accredited PTA programs.